Tag Archives: Words

Thought For the Day: Our Word Choices Show Our State of Mind, Disposition and Character

Posted on April 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.” – Plutarch, biographer and philosopher (circa 46-120)    

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Song

Posted on April 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Late at night, I remember when Back to the point of once and then Revealed as the song in my heart The words and tune do their part Keeping in mind where I belong Feelings like this cannot be wrong … Continue reading →

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A Light For the Nations

Posted on April 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Isaiah 42:6-8 A Light For the Nations by Michael Romani Words in the right places Together in intended phrases To say just what they mean To seen as meant to be seen With all the glory given Our ways … Continue reading →

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Na/GloPoWriMo 8: The Magic of Words

Posted on April 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Na/GloPoWriMo challenge on day 8 is to write a poem based in some way on magic.  I will catch up with these poems eventually.  If anyone is following along, I apologize for the lack of timeliness. The Magic of … Continue reading →

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Scribble and A Scratch

Posted on March 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Scribble and A Scratch by Michael Romani With a scribble and a scratch My words flow together Sometimes in prose; sometimes in verse Hopefully, for the better Always filled with hope That I might have something to say Just keep … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Wall of Words Can Withstand Boundless Ambition and Corrupted Morals

Posted on March 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No compact among men … can be pronounced everlasting and inviolable, and if I may so express myself, that no wall of words, that no mound of parchment can be so formed as to stand against the sweeping torrent of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Speeches Should Be Given For Reason Not Word Count

Posted on February 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason.” –  Benjamin Franklin (1735) Just ask Nancy Pelosi.. or anyone forced to listen that eight hours of nothing….    

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Thought For the Day: True Belief Is In How We Live, Not Our Professed Creed

Posted on February 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess.” – Louis Nizer, lawyer (6 Feb 1902-1994)    

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Thought For the Day: The Printed Word Prevails Over Bullets

Posted on February 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Poor is the power of the lead that becomes bullets compared to the power of the hot metal that becomes types.” – Georg Brandes, critic and scholar (4 Feb 1842-1927) Force is never the preference over persuasion.       … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Words Are Action

Posted on January 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.” – Ingrid Bengis, writer and teacher (b. 1944)        

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